ostrich

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Recent Examples of ostrich The up-and-coming model grounded the monochrome suit look with footwear of a different hue, pairing it with brown leather ostrich-print boots from Acne Studios. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 21 Nov. 2025 Ostrich Leather Recognizable by its distinctive quill pattern and supple texture, ostrich leather combines durability with an unusual kind of beauty. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025 The Canadian government took control of the ostrich farm and its animals in September. Max Saltman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025 With just 24 hours before a party, 31-year-old Maïlys Lecaillier from Pas-de-Calais transformed everyday items into a hilariously lifelike ostrich costume that’s now delighting TikTok. Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ostrich
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ostrich
Noun
  • Zebras, warthogs, antelopes with horns that looked like long, twisted lollipops.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Bella Italia is known for game dishes such as ostrich, pheasant, antelope, venison, elk, caribou and bison along with house grappa.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Chirring insects, cool eels, darting dice snakes in the Volga delta.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Were there lots of snakes around?
    Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Young elephants pass us in the bush with fleshy knobs where there should be tails, the scars of crocodile bites from wading through deep rivers, and the Sitatunga have evolved long, splayed hooves to prevent them from getting stuck in the boggy wetland.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
  • This look mixes a milky white with a pale blue for a subtle take on the crocodile print.
    Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The key to dramatic chicken parm is in its size.
    Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Beyond its famous buffalo-style chicken wings, Buffalo Wild Wings offers over two dozen sauces and dry rubs — from lemon pepper and Thai curry to desert heat and chipotle barbecue, according to its website.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Going behind-the-scenes of the Jungle Cruise is fascinating, seeing the detail of the animatronics of the ride, but also how the alligator’s individual teeth were handcrafted and all that went into building it.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
  • The eleventh picture included two black matte alligator Hermès Birkins, which retail for around $100,000 resale.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • While Earle, 25, repped her alma mater's team colors in a green jersey, the former pageant contestant sported outwear in her signature snakeskin print.
    Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The tiger swap landed after a 2025 year where Rihanna treated snakeskin like a repeatable neutral.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In a sneak-peek clip from the first episode of the fourth and final season of the Disney+ show, Ryan's sexuality was finally confirmed as the character was seen kissing another man.
    Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
  • When the Niners and ‘Hawks meet on Saturday, there will be no secrets, no new identities, no sneak attacks.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • They’re made with premium goatskin leather, GORE-TEX waterproofing, and cozy PrimaLoft® Gold insulation, and have a comfortable, moisture-wicking liner made from Calamai wool.
    Will Porter, Outside, 14 Oct. 2025
  • These goatskin leather gloves are a match for heavy-duty garden work.
    Nora Taylor, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Ostrich.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ostrich. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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